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Replying to: mikefm58 (Dec 08, 2008 8:28 pm)
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Replying to: civic09 (Dec 08, 2008 5:31 am) The invoice on EX automatic seems to be $19094. The best I can get in the NJ area is around $200 less than this. Which dealership is giving this for $18350? |
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Replying to: ESawyer (Dec 09, 2008 4:06 pm) Say I borrow $1000.00 from you. A week later I pay you back $800.00 and tell you that you should be happy you're getting $800.00 in these economic times. Wouldn't you be happy you only lost $200.00? Now multiply that by 150 transactions. See the big picture? The point is, the dealers can not help what they own the car for. And yes, there are sometime when we make take an actual loss on a car or two, but you start crunching the numbers it does not make business sense to start losing money on the majority of transactions. |
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I see a lot of prices on here, but none seem to be exactly what I'm looking for. How much should I add for Auto? How much to add/subtract for 4 doors vs 2? Lastly, how good is the NAV system? The car is for my father, and I want him to have some sort of NAV so he doesn't get lost getting to the grandkids soccer games, but not sure if he should go with the Honda option or a handheld Garmin. |
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Getting ready to get an 09 EX-L Civic here in DC area. I can wait a month or two if it looks like the Honda incentive financing might get better after the current rates expire 5 January. Any one have any insight? Am thinking dealers might be a little hungrier by then too. ALso, NJP142, where did you get the EX-L quote at 500 under invoice, thats better that the few places I have checked in with so far. Bought wife's 08 EX-L 4WD Pilot last summer using info on these boards, and felt good about price paid. Thanks! 
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Replying to: ricksee (Dec 12, 2008 2:47 am) I think, with all present economic conditions (especially in auto industry), car makers will have to slash prices and put more incentitives. I noticed they are trying to reduce the production - but there is still huge oversupply (including hondas/toyotas). Hold to your $ for now and visit your favorite dealership two nights before Christmas or two nights after - and see what happens. But if you willing to to wait until January (end of month) - you will get the deal of your life on that civic EX-L. Just make sure you are very firm on your price. Let me know what you think... God Bless - Merry C., Happy New Year to all civic owners, and... sellers. |
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For all of us who celebrate this holiday too. And a Happy New year to all and let's hope '09 is much better for the world than '08 was. Cheers! The Sandman and Family
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Replying to: sandman46 (Dec 12, 2008 5:22 pm) We are scheduled to get a long time Honda dealer in the area, moving to the city I live in. One of the areas Toyota dealers completed this move BEFORE the downturn. However the latest economic situation MIGHT delay the move... OR... it could accelerate it. |
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Replying to: ricksee (Dec 12, 2008 2:47 am) He told us about the expiration date (1/05/09) of the current offer of 1.99 APR for 36 months and 3.99 for 60 months, hopefully by february they will either extend it or give a better offer. 
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Replying to: civic09 (Dec 08, 2008 5:31 am) Model: 2009 Honda Civic EX Sedan w/Automatic - Polished Metal Metallic Price: $18,910 (all accessories included) OTD: $19,949 (3% new car tax in NC + fees) I used a slightly truncated version of the 'fax/email attack' strategy from www.fightingchance.com and feel like it was well worth the $40 for the info packet. Most sites report the 09 EX automatic sedan invoice as $19094 w/destination, which is correct, but does not include the legit honda regional advertising fee ($115 in the southeast) which brings the invoice total to 19209. After sending out my pricing request I received quotes back from most of the respondents... then narrowed it down to the people that actually had the car available (they wont deal on a car that isnt on their lot...). Some competitive bidding occurred between the dealers, which brought the price down a little (was nice to do this from my couch). As expected there was some variance in how the cars were actually equipped, but I tried to do the best apples to apples comparisons I could (vehicle + destination only). Here are my results: http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/7489/09excivicpricequotesoj9.jpg The best quote was from a dealer who told me they had some excess inventory and were willing to give me the 2% holdback ($400) and subtract the $399 doc fee off the car's price. Only catch was I had to choose a car already in inventory and pay cost for the accessories on it that couldnt be removed (trunk tray was taken out and sunroof visor was removed). While it is true that I had to pay for a relatively bs chemical package (essentially an interior scotch guard type deal and a total joke paint sealant... $140~ "cost"), the mudguards, wheel locks and legal window tint at cost were included (what I wanted). I also had them swap out the new 09 cheese grater looking EX alloys for the standard 5 spoke ones off the 09 LX-S ($100 labor, but oh well). As you can see in my spreadsheet, Honda of Concord's low quote inflated to over $20,100 OTD with all accessories. After some back and forth negotiation over the phone I got a verbal commitment to an OTD price of $19950~ , which they honored (they would not give me this in writing because they thought I might just take it to another dealer to get matched... was "only good today!" lol...). The only price haggling that happened at the dealer was on the trade, which I ultimately did not do (as expected, they offered me less than I feel like I can get on my own... still working on selling it. Tax break was only $105 on a $4000~ car). Ultimately the transaction went very smoothly... there were a couple stern emails/phone calls at the final rounds, but I feel like I got a good deal (and 1.9% apr financing to boot!). If you figure that invoice on JUST THE CAR is $19210, I got the car for $200~ below invoice WITH $500 of worthwhile accessories included If you can find a car with minimal accessories (like mudguards only or something), it clearly is possible to get vehicle + destination on an 09 ex sedan under $19,000. Best of luck to you all - Thank you for your helpful posts. Hope my research and experience helps someone 
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